Lady Gaga Says She Sought Psychiatric Care After A Star Is Born

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Lady Gaga is opening up about one of her most difficult chapters. 

While filming A Star is Born and preparing for her Joanne World Tour in 2017, the Grammy-winning artist was secretly struggling with her mental health.

Oh my god, you guys, I was reading this interview with Lady Gaga in Rolling Stone and she said the most heartbreaking thing! She basically told them she was completely falling apart while making A Star Is Born – she was on lithium, can you believe it?! And it got so bad, her own sister told her she didn’t even recognize her anymore. That’s when Gaga knew she had to stop, she actually canceled the whole tour! I’m seriously getting chills just thinking about how much she was struggling, but also how brave she was to prioritize her health. It’s just… wow.

Lady Gaga shared that she once sought treatment at a hospital for her mental health. She explained she needed to step away from everything because she’d reached a breaking point and felt completely overwhelmed. It was a frightening experience, and she worried she might not recover.

Oh my god, seeing Lady Gaga get the support she needed was everything. It let her truly shine with ‘A Star is Born’ – that movie with Bradley Cooper, seriously, everything! – and celebrate all the incredible success, like those Grammy and Oscar wins! It was just… amazing to watch her finally get that recognition.

Honestly, hearing him say he feels lucky to be alive just wrecked me. It sounded so simple, but it wasn’t, you know? Like he knows things could have gone so differently, and it hit me so hard. It wasn’t dramatic, it was real. It just… stuck with me. I get chills thinking about it.

Lady Gaga has spoken about struggling with her mental health not just during the making of A Star is Born, but also while filming House of Gucci in 2021.

“I don’t think I was doing very well during that film,” she said. “At all.”

Lady Gaga recently shared that she’s feeling healthy and complete, and she attributes much of that to her fiancé, Michael Polansky, whom she started dating in 2019. She explained that being loved for who she truly is has been incredibly important in her journey.

Lady Gaga remembered Michael telling her he sensed she wasn’t living the life she was meant to. He genuinely cared for her and made her feel incredibly valued – something she hadn’t experienced before. He treated her life with seriousness and helped her realize its importance.

For more stars who have shared their mental health journeys, keep reading…

Rapper Radric Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, shared in his 2025 book, Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man, that he was diagnosed with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This diagnosis followed a mental health crisis he experienced in 2020.

He explained on The Breakfast Club that the experience made him realize he needed to prioritize his health and take responsibility for his well-being. He stated he never wants to go through something similar again and is committed to seeing a therapist, and will even consider medication if necessary.

Gucci Mane shared that he hoped being open about his struggles would help others. He also said his children, Ice Davis and Iceland Davis, along with his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir, motivated him to get help when he was going through a difficult time.

He explained that his wife was pregnant with their son, and he became worried about the impact on his mental health. He didn’t want to become a father and then experience a breakdown he couldn’t recover from, so he proactively started addressing his mental wellbeing and seeking support.

The former star of Gossip Girl recently shared his struggles with body image, explaining that he experienced what he called “body dysmorphia” as a young actor.

In an April 2025 interview with The Guardian, Penn revealed they used to strongly dislike their body and wished they had a different one.

He explained that after his parents’ divorce, and struggling with depression and isolation, he found himself focused on his appearance. He felt pressure to be conventionally attractive, believing it would lead to greater success and make him feel more valuable.

Despite the mental struggles, though, Penn credited his ability to persist to his spirituality.

He said overcoming his disappointment and personal struggles enabled him to return to things with a renewed sense of self.

The Scrubs alum has been vocal about her past difficult relationship with food.

She described her struggles with food, stating on the The Funny Thing Is podcast, “Some people might label it an eating disorder, but it’s just how I lived my life.” She admitted to using food in extreme ways, saying, “Food was always my addiction, and I did some really wild things with it.”

She added, “I would over-exercise, and there was a sprinkle of bulimia in there.”

Despite admitting she finds it hard to stick to a diet, she’s also been open about the positive steps she’s making towards a healthier lifestyle.

I remember reading that she completely transformed her lifestyle when she was 23. She told Bon Appétit a few years ago that she stopped eating sugar, gave up alcohol, and discovered yoga, focusing on breathing and stretching. She actually said it was more effective than any medication – she called it the best Ritalin anyone could ask for!

She shared that she struggles with food and body image, which is something she’s actively working to overcome. She’s also focused on improving her overall health by eating a healthy diet.

The Full House alum reflected on her mental health journey and navigating her battle with depression.

She explained on her podcast, Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, that it’s really hard to talk about these things, even with people you trust. She admitted that she personally feels like she should be able to handle it, and admitting she struggles feels like a weakness.

The Grammy-winning artist frequently talks about safeguarding her well-being, like blocking negativity online, and often offers guidance to others who are struggling.

When asked for mental health advice, she told Vogue that patience is key. She emphasized being patient with yourself, resisting impulsive decisions, and allowing time to pass. She believes that difficult feelings will eventually subside with time.

As people adjusted to social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, the singer of “Firework” opened up about how challenging times like these can be emotionally.

She tweeted that it’s hard to decide what’s more difficult – avoiding the virus or dealing with the sadness that comes with this new way of life. Katy explained she often finds refuge in her car, saying it’s become her safe place since there’s not much else she can do or go to.

The model partnered with designer Kenneth Cole to support The Mental Health Coalition and discussed her personal struggles with anxiety on Good Morning America.

I remember after my panic attacks started happening again, I finally understood what was going on. It took a while, but I eventually got the information I needed to figure things out.

Kendall explained that she experiences both good and anxious days, making her involvement with this movement important to her. Her goal is to help people feel less isolated and alone.

The actor known for playing Black Adam has publicly discussed his struggles with depression and the challenges men often face when it comes to discussing their mental well-being.

Everyone experiences difficult times and struggles with depression – it doesn’t pick and choose who it affects. It took me a while to understand this, but the most important thing is to feel comfortable talking about what you’re going through. Men, in particular, often tend to keep their feelings bottled up, but remember you’re not alone in this.

Prince Harry helped reduce the shame around getting help for mental health by sharing his own experiences with therapy in an interview with the Telegraph. He explained that talking about his struggles made him realize many others go through similar things, saying, “Once you start talking about it, you realize you’re not alone.”

The actress from Empire is a strong advocate for seeking professional help, having publicly discussed her own experiences with depression. She’s stated that talking to a therapist is essential for her well-being, explaining, “That’s the only way I can get through it.”

Taraji P. Henson founded The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to fight the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community and to expand access to Black mental health professionals.

The Grammy-winning artist revealed she began a treatment using MDMA and psilocybin therapy to cope with the effects of past struggles with an eating disorder and performance anxiety.

She told Rolling Stone in May 2025 that this was the first time she’d toured without feeling nervous. She described a strange sensation – almost like a shift in pressure – that she and the audience shared, a powerful, physical connection that made her realize how much she thrives on that intense, emotional response to her music.

She explained that prioritizing her mental well-being and stopping birth control led her to a broader understanding of her gender identity.

She explained that she decided to stop taking birth control because it felt like a break from societal expectations of how women should be. It might sound unusual, but she felt liberated and like she could explore new possibilities without those constraints. She believed letting go of those expectations opened doors for her.

In 2017, the Riverdale actress shared on Instagram that she battled serious anxiety and depression in middle school, and credited the support of her family and a therapist with saving her life. She emphasized the importance of reaching out for help, stating that it’s the first step, and that everyone has immense value.

Okay, so, my absolute favorite artist, the incredible singer behind “What He Didn’t Do,” finally opened up about everything she’s been going through! She talked about her struggles with anxiety and OCD, and honestly, it’s been years for her. It’s so brave of her to share what life has really been like, and I feel so connected to her now knowing this.

Carly shared on the August 2025 episode of Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde podcast that her anxiety began during her divorce, which happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she also revealed she’s struggled with severe OCD since childhood.

Over the past decade, I learned to suppress my feelings and cope on my own. But a couple of years ago, I realized I needed to go back to therapy and work through everything. I’ve actually been dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder since I was a child – it wasn’t something that started recently.

The actress known for Frozen has openly discussed her mental health strategies for years, sharing them in public speeches and on social media platforms like Instagram.

She encourages people to discover what works best for them, and according to Health magazine, this could involve things like medication, practicing gratitude by listing ten positive thoughts for every negative one, and exercising regularly.

The cookbook author is a mother of four and has bravely shared her experiences with postpartum depression, a common but often unspoken challenge for new mothers.

She explained in a 2017 letter to Glamour that it became increasingly comfortable for her to talk about it. Her hope was to show others that anyone can experience this, and to help those who are going through it feel less ashamed and less isolated.

While publicizing her book, Mirror, Mirror, the model shared with The Edit magazine that she struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts as a teen, describing a feeling of “darkness” during that period.

Cara explained to the publication, as reported by W magazine, that she used to depend on love and other people for her happiness. She realized she needed to learn to find joy within herself, and after a long journey, she’s now able to be happy on her own.

Ariana Grande encouraged fans to prioritize their mental health after responding to a joke on Twitter. She shared that therapy has been life-saving for her on multiple occasions, writing, “This is funny as fk but in all honesty therapy has saved my life so many times.”

She encouraged me not to be afraid to ask for help. You don’t have to live with constant pain, and healing from trauma is possible. While she acknowledged she had a long way to go, she felt that simply recognizing this possibility was a good first step.

The singer has often shared her personal struggles with addiction, recovery, and mental health, and she frequently incorporates these experiences into her songs.

Honestly, she’s just so real. She’s always making sure we know that taking care of your mind isn’t a quick fix – it’s something you work on forever, and it’s okay to have tough days. She even posted on Instagram once, saying something like, ‘Just a little note for anyone who’s going through it – life is full of highs and lows, but please, don’t give up!’ It just… really gets to me, you know? She gets it.

The actress has openly discussed mental health, both through her work – like her portrayal of Rue in the show Euphoria – and in her personal life.

Zendaya revealed in 2013, through her old app, that she experienced anxiety following a TV appearance on Ellen when her microphone malfunctioned. She’s since found healthy ways to cope with those feelings, explaining that it’s sometimes necessary to take a break to reduce stress.

In a recent interview with WSJ Magazine, the singer openly shared her experiences with mental health, explaining that she experienced extreme emotional swings – periods of intense highs followed by weeks-long lows.

She revealed she’s been dealing with mental health challenges, but finding the right medication has made a huge difference in her life.

The Grammy-winning artist dedicated herself to promoting kindness and openly discussing mental health, sharing her personal experiences as well.

Oh my gosh, she finally talked about it! For years, she battled things internally, sometimes sharing, sometimes not, about her mental health – it was so heartbreaking to watch from afar. But at that Global Changemakers Award back in 2018, at the Children Mending Hearts fundraiser, she said something that just resonated with me. She said she really believes keeping things hidden just makes you worse. It was like she was speaking directly to all of us who struggle, and it was so incredibly brave. I’ve never felt more connected to her!

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2025-11-13 20:51